Optim Analyse

How to Style Bloomers, My Comfy Alternative for Denim Shorts

—

by

admin
in

If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation.

How to Style Bloomers, My Comfy Alternative for Denim Shorts

By

Nicolette Baker

Byrdie writer Nicolette Baker headshot with colorful makeup, wavy hair, and silver nose ringByrdie writer Nicolette Baker headshot with colorful makeup, wavy hair, and silver nose ring
Nicolette Baker
Nicolette Baker is a contributor for Byrdie. A writer covering style, beauty, and beverage content, her work is also published across the likes of Food & Wine, Flourish, VinePair, and Mind + Body.
Byrdie’s Editorial Guidelines
Published on June 20, 2025 07:45AM
model wearing white shorts, black top and ballet flatsmodel wearing white shorts, black top and ballet flats

@lisasaysgah / Instagram

We have a soft spot for chaotic summer dressing—from the juxtaposition of milkmaid dresses with silver dad sneakers, to our most well-worn denim cutoffs with the bedazzled seams. Last summer’s trend cycle was defined by unexpected gym class attire and the not-so-humble micro bloomer. It’s yet another thread in the underwear-as-outerwear trend, which first emerged in early 2023 and brought a sea of sheer, ruffled fabrics and ’90s-inspired slips to our collective wardrobes. From maximalist ruffled variations to simple linen pairs, this period piece is making a comeback once more this summer. Ahead, discover 10 ideas for styling bloomer shorts this season, complete with our top product picks.

01of 10

Sleeping Beauty

woman wears ruffled blue lace shorts and blousewoman wears ruffled blue lace shorts and blouse

Getty Images

Channel the glamour of a luxury pajama set—but this time around, you’re wearing it out of the house. A muted palette keeps this look from blending together, as shades of slate and sage define the fabric’s soft, draping texture. When recreating this look from your wardrobe, we recommend selecting fabrics with similar tones.

Shop The Look

  • Intimissimi blue shortsIntimissimi blue shorts

    Intimissimi

  • model wearing a drapey sheer sage blousemodel wearing a drapey sheer sage blouse

    SNDYS

  • black heel with transparent toe boxblack heel with transparent toe box

    Jessica Rich

02of 10

Ruffles Galore

woman wearing a ruffled top and ruffled shorts with bootswoman wearing a ruffled top and ruffled shorts with boots

Getty Images

More is definitely more, and that maximalist outlook especially applies to our summer wardrobes. Pile on the sweetness factor with layers of extravagant ruffles, tiered lace, and voluminous (yet lightweight) blouses. To keep things fresh, sharply contrast all that sugar-sweet fluff with rough-around-the-edges buckled boots.

Shop The Look

  • model wearing short ruffled bloomersmodel wearing short ruffled bloomers

    Out From Under

  • model wearing a white Show Me Your Mumu blousemodel wearing a white Show Me Your Mumu blouse

    Show Me Your Mumu

  • brown Steve Madden tall bootsbrown Steve Madden tall boots

    Steve Madden

03of 10

Embroidered Florals

model wearing white bloomer shorts and black button-down top with mint handbagmodel wearing white bloomer shorts and black button-down top with mint handbag

@lisasaysgah / Instagram

We’ve seen a thousand iterations of a classic white bloomer across our social feeds. Refresh the trend for 2025 with a unique pop of embroidery against the stark white fabric. Offset that crisp finish with a sweet mint handbag—like a Loeffler Randall tote, adorned with a sweet rose decal.

Shop The Look

  • cream bloomers with embroiderycream bloomers with embroidery

    Lisa Says Gah

  • black button-down Banana Republic topblack button-down Banana Republic top

    Banana Republic

  • green Loeffler Randall ruffle top with rosegreen Loeffler Randall ruffle top with rose

    Loeffler Randall

04of 10

Chic Capris

A person leaning against a door, holding a handbag and dressed in flowing garmentsA person leaning against a door, holding a handbag and dressed in flowing garments

@theabbybible / instagram

We’re in it for the long haul: For a more low-key approach (that’s also office-appropriate), consider a lightweight pair of capri-length bloomers. These breezy, loungewear-inspired pants are unique enough on their own and explore the trend without treading too far into cutesy territory.

Shop The Look

  • model wearing cream bloomersmodel wearing cream bloomers

    Tamara Malas

  • sheer mesh leopard ballet flatssheer mesh leopard ballet flats

    Dolce Vita

  • leather Bed Stu toteleather Bed Stu tote

    Bed Stu

05of 10

Skort ‘n Sweet

model wearing a white top, white bloomers, and white ruffled handbagmodel wearing a white top, white bloomers, and white ruffled handbag

@mymum_madeit / Instagram

Feeling indecisive? This too-cute piece from Australian brand My Mum Made It has a wraparound skirt over the bloomers—the best of both worlds, in our humble opinion. Pair these ruffled bloomers with a mini tote in a similar texture.

Shop The Look

  • white My Mum Made It bloomer skortwhite My Mum Made It bloomer skort

    My Mum Made It

  • mesh white For Love & Lemons flatsmesh white For Love & Lemons flats

    For Love & Lemons

  • ruffled white Sandy Liang bagruffled white Sandy Liang bag

    Sandy Liang

06of 10

Sporty Shorts

SZA wearing a purple top, plaid bubble shorts and black sneakersSZA wearing a purple top, plaid bubble shorts and black sneakers

@sza / Instagram

For those who aren’t into ruffles and lace, we’re pitching a trend-forward alternative. Pull inspiration from the boxer shorts trend of summers past, then add the fashion-forward silhouette of last year’s of-the-moment bubble skirts. This sporty-and-spicy combo, as modeled by the immaculately fashionable SZA, exemplifies the best trends of recent years.

Shop The Look

  • model wearing striped brown shortsmodel wearing striped brown shorts

    Lovers and Friends

  • brown Re Ona tube topbrown Re Ona tube top

    Re Ona

  • pearl bracelet stackpearl bracelet stack

    Chan Luu

07of 10

Peekaboo Lace

Izzi Poppi wearing a t-shirt, lace shorts, and blue stockingsIzzi Poppi wearing a t-shirt, lace shorts, and blue stockings

@izzipoopi / Instagram

You know the drill: Faded graphic tees add a cool-girl edge to any outfit, especially when paired with ultra-feminine lace shorts. To round out the look, slip into a pair of powdery blue stockings for a lightweight wash of color.

Shop The Look

  • model wearing a t shirt with apple peelmodel wearing a t shirt with apple peel

    Damson Madder

  • white lace Amanda Uprichard shortswhite lace Amanda Uprichard shorts

    Amanda Uprichard

  • light blue Savage x Fenty stockingslight blue Savage x Fenty stockings

    Savage x Fenty

08of 10

Casual Outlook

model wears a tank top, jacket, black bloomers and yellow bootsmodel wears a tank top, jacket, black bloomers and yellow boots

@by.regiina / Instagram

Ruffled shorts feel inherently dressy, but you can keep things unfussy with a few low-lift summer staples. An oversized lounge jacket and tall boots are key here — these pieces play up the proportion (and visual interest!) while still keeping the focus on the bloomers.

Product Picks

  • black Guizio shortsblack Guizio shorts

    Guizio

  • white Good American tank topwhite Good American tank top

    Good American

  • gray Gap hoodiegray Gap hoodie

    GAP

09of 10

Cherry Gingham

person wearing a bow tank top and red gingham shortsperson wearing a bow tank top and red gingham shorts

@alpinebutterflyswim / Instagram

Nothing quite inspires a summertime ensemble like classic gingham, particularly when it’s found in a punchy shade of red. For all the summer’s best music festivals and picnics, pair this statement piece with a graphic tank top, coordinating hair accessories, and pared-back (yet effortlessly streamlined) boots.

Product Picks

  • model wearing a red gingham short setmodel wearing a red gingham short set

    Alpine Butterfly Swim

  • Abercrombie & Fitch tank with appleAbercrombie & Fitch tank with apple

    Abercrombie & Fitch

  • Steve Madden zip-up bootsSteve Madden zip-up boots

    Steve Madden

10of 10

Matching Set

model wearing a babydoll top, bloomer shorts, and moto bootsmodel wearing a babydoll top, bloomer shorts, and moto boots

@kitteny / Instagram

This ultra-sweet summer piece is even better as a matching set. Pair a voluminous babydoll top with matching shorts, then accentuate the contrast with a pair of well-worn moto boots and peek-a-boo knit stockings.

Product Picks

  • model wearing a white top and bloomer shortsmodel wearing a white top and bloomer shorts

    Kitteny

  • white babydoll Reformation topwhite babydoll Reformation top

    Reformation

  • silver flower Yam necklacesilver flower Yam necklace

    Yam

Read more:
  • Style
  • What to Wear

Source URL: https://www.byrdie.com/bloomer-outfits-11753647

Analyse

2025-12-13 08:10:32

Post already analysed. But you can request a new run: Do the magic.